The Andromeda Strain

Based on the best-selling novel by Michael Crichton, the A&E mini-series event The Andromeda Strain arrives on DVD in this special 2-disc collection! Two-time Academy Award® nominee* Mikael Saloman ('Band of Brothers') directs a powerhouse cast, including Benjamin Bratt (Law & Order), Christa Miller (Scrubs), Eric McCormack (Will & Grace), Ricky Schroder (NYPD Blue), Andre Braugher (City of Angels), Viola Davis (Disturbia), and Daniel Dae Kim (Lost) in this thrilling sci-fi adventure. When a mysterious virus is brought to earth by a returning satellite, an elite and dedicated squad of scientists assembles to search for the truth and stop the mutating killer before it ends life on earth. Presented by three-time Academy Award® nominee** Ridley Scott (American Gangste') and Primetime Emmy award winner† Tony Scott (Numb3rs), 'The Andromeda Strain' includes all 4 televised hours, exclusive bonus materials and features Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound. Own the action-packed epic today!* 1989 Best Cinematography, The Abyss; 1991 Best Visual Effects, Backdraft** 1991 Best Director, Thelma & Louise; 2000 Best Director, Gladiator; 2001 Best Director, Black Hawk Down† 2002 Outstanding Made for Television Movie, The Gathering Storm